Iran Airports Company registered 230,136 takeoffs and landings during the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21-Sept. 22), which show a 10% decline compared with the similar period of last year.
More than 27.91 million passengers and around 284,895 tons of cargos were transported during the period, indicating a 13% and 11% decrease respectively year-on-year, IAC's latest data published on its website show.
As for domestic flights, 189,103 takeoffs and landings were registered, down 9% compared with the similar period of last year. More than 21.75 million passengers were transported domestically, indicating a 13% decrease YOY.
Iran Airport Traffic Down 10% - September 2018
More than 27.91 million passengers and around 284,895 tons of cargos were transported during March 21-Sept. 22, indicating a 13% and 11% decrease respectively year-on-year
The steep devaluation of the domestic currency and the exit of major European airlines from Iran, as a result of reimposition of US sanctions, are the main reasons behind the fall in airport traffic
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